This old vine vineyard is nestled in the shadow of Mount Torrens within the Adelaide Hills region. At 475 meters above sea level it is perfectly suited for producing clean, expressive and flavorsome wines. A minimal intervention approach ensures the wines show typicity and each variety is easily identifiable.

The husband and wine team of Bernice and Julian have been behind the wine making and viticulture of some of Australia's finest modern wines. They have now headed out of the harbour and into the rough seas of their own label, MOC (Ministry of Clouds). And the results are stunning. Their wines have a modern edge that ensures they are approachable and complex in youth, yet have a backbone built for cellaring.

There is a subtle change occurring within the ranks of Australia's Riesling makers. It's not new. German and French winemakers have been using this technique for longer than Australia has been Australia. It involves keeping the pressed Riesling juice on its solids for an extended period and whilst it rests the juice is gently stirred. This method is used more often in the making of wines such as Chardonnay and Pinot Gris which are associated with a richer mouth feel.

In the case of Riesling it has a similar impact. However with the natural acidity of Riesling, there isn't the weight in the palate that you find with Chardonnay and the like. Bernice and Julian embrace the solids and lees stirring method, and their Riesling has a texture that delights the palate and balances our the often searing Clare Valley acidity.

From his pristine vineyard in the upper Yarra Valley and from some of McLaren Vale's best Grenache, Matt produces wines that are full of balance, prettiness and finesse. All his wines can be cellared or enjoyed now.

Brown Brothers have been making wines on their site in Milawa since 1889 and are officially branded amongst Australia's First Families of Wine.

The Browns have an intimate knowledge of Milawa, the King Valley and Whitlands, and have had alternative varieties such as Pinot Grigio, Tempranillo ans Sangiovese planted there for decades. Recently they released their 1889 Series that commemorates their genesis and provides consumers with brilliant wines under $20.

This month at Grosvenor Grocery & Bottle Shop, our featured producer is Scorpo Vineyard and Winery. Scorpo Winery is owned by Paul Scorpo with the wines being made by cult winemaker Sandro Mosele.

Terroir plays an important role in the making of great wines and nowhere is it more important than the Mornington Peninsula. Paul has chosen his vineyard sites with an emphasis on soil type and maximum sunshine hours. Scorpo wines offer a wonderful balance of being accessible in their youth and having the balance to age gracefully.

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This month at Grosvenor Grocery & Bottle Shop, our featured producer is Zema Estate. Zema Estate is a family owned winery located on the rich terra rossa soil of Coonawarra. Their wines have remained incredibly consistent throughout the decades and have never been better. Zema Estate offers both drink-now accessibility and the opportunity to re-stock the cellar.